132 | The Real Reason You Haven’t Quit Yet (and What to Do About It)

Let’s talk about the job you never really wanted—but said yes to anyway. Not because it lit you up. Not because it aligned with your calling. But because it came with health insurance and a steady paycheck.

Let’s break down what so many women in business feel but rarely say out loud: you’re not stuck because you’re unqualified—you’re stuck because you’re scared. We will talk through the emotional, financial, and identity cost of staying in a job for the “safety” it offers, and why that safety might actually be shrinking you.

If you're feeling the pull toward something more—more freedom, more fulfillment, more alignment—this episode will meet you right where you are.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why “at least” thinking is a red flag in your career
  
  
• What scarcity mindset actually sounds like—and how it keeps you stuck
  
  
• How to start building a career rooted in abundance, not fear
  
  

Resources + Mentions:

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
  
  
• Episode 127 with Laura Sexton
  
  

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:30 The Illusion of Safety in Jobs

04:49 The Breakthrough and Benefits

05:58 Settling for Safety and Shrinking Ambitions

09:59 The Lie of 'At Least' Thinking

10:35 Coping Mechanisms and Justifying Misery

21:24 The Emotional and Financial Costs of Playing It Safe

27:23 Scarcity Mindset vs. Abundance Mindset

32:49 Taking Action: Building a Life That Feels Like Yours

34:09 Conclusion